Taqueria El Heredero

February 14, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS NOT BEING PROPERLY COOLED DOWN BEFORE STORING AT NIGHT.OBSERVED 5LBS. COOKED STEAK 45.1F,5LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 45.9F,7LBS. COOKED PORK & GREEN SAUCE 52.2F,7LBS. RAW STEAK 56.1F,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.9F,10LBS. COOKED BEEF 45.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING PROCESS OF 135.0F-70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND 70.0F -41.0F IN 4 HOURS.APPX.38LBS. $142.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #20.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (SALSA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED BY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR NEXT TO CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTH SIDES OF FRAME AND ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR,APPX."1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRNT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM BAR COOLER SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN BAR COOLER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN BAR AREA TO WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMENS TOILETROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR HALLWAY. • MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER UNDR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 10, 2018: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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